{"product_id":"e-guigal-ermitage-blanc-ex-voto-2019","title":"E. Guigal Ermitage Blanc Ex-Voto 2019","description":"\u003c!-- x-tinymce\/html --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJoe Czerwinski, Robert Parker, February 2022 - 94-96P:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMainly from Les Murets, but with a shot of L'Hermite, Guigal's 2019 Ermitage Ex Voto Blanc looks pretty compelling from barrel. While the nose features notes of toasted grain, grilled pear and ripe melon, the real show is on the full-bodied palate. Rich, broad and fleshy, it's expansive and mouth filling without ever seeming blowsy or overdone, finishing long and impeccably balanced.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNicolas Greinacher, Vinous, October 2023 - 95P:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWafts of ripe melon, honeysuckle, yellow apple, dried flowers, flintstone and vanilla introduce the 2019 Ermitage Blanc Ex-Voto. Medium-bodied and focused, it offers ample concentration within a balancing framework of bright acidity. Spicy, toasty and peachy undertones make an appearance on a rounded palate that shows energy and ambition. Although it delivers plenty of joy today, the 2019 can easily age for another decade.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"mb-2 mt-6 text-lg first:mt-3\"\u003eGeneral Information:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eE. Guigal is one of the most renowned wine prod\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eucers in the Rhône Valley, with a rich history and a reputation for producing exceptional wines. Founded in 1946 by Etienne Guigal in Ampuis, a small village in the heart of the Côte-Rôtie appellation, the winery has grown to become a significant force in the French wine industry.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"mb-2 mt-6 text-lg first:mt-3\"\u003eHistory and Family Legacy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Guigal domain was established in an area with over 2,400 years of winemaking tradition. Etienne Guigal, who began his career at the age of 14 in 1924, laid the foundation for what would become a multi-generational family business. In 1961, his son Marcel took over the management of the domain when Etienne was temporarily blinded. Today, the third generation, represented by Philippe Guigal and his wife Eve, continues the family's commitment to producing outstanding Rhône wines.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"mb-2 mt-6 text-lg first:mt-3\"\u003eVineyards and Appellations\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOver the years, E. Guigal has expanded its holdings to include vineyards throughout the northern and southern Rhône Valley. The company now produces wines from various prestigious appellations, including:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"marker:text-textOff list-disc pl-8\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCôte-Rôtie\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSaint-Joseph\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHermitage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCrozes-Hermitage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondrieu\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChâteauneuf-du-Pape\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGigondas\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTavel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"mb-2 mt-6 text-lg first:mt-3\"\u003eNotable Wines\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eE. Guigal is particularly famous for its Côte-Rôtie wines, especially the highly sought-after \"LaLa\" wines:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"marker:text-textOff list-disc pl-8\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLa Landonne\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLa Mouline\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLa Turque\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese single-vineyard wines are known for their exceptional quality and have received perfect 100-point scores from Robert Parker for multiple vintages.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"mb-2 mt-6 text-lg first:mt-3\"\u003eWinemaking Philosophy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Guigal family is committed to producing high-quality wines that showcase the terroir of the Rhône Valley. They focus on using traditional winemaking techniques while also embracing innovation. For example, they pioneered the use of new French oak barrels for extended aging periods of up to 42 months for their premium wines.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"mb-2 mt-6 text-lg first:mt-3\"\u003eExpansion and Acquisitions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eE. Guigal has grown significantly through strategic acquisitions, including:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"marker:text-textOff list-disc pl-8\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVidal-Fleury in the 1980s\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChâteau d'Ampuis in 1995\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJean-Louis Grippat and Domaine de Vallouit in 2001\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDomaine de Bonserine in 2006\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChâteau de Nalys in Châteauneuf-du-Pape in 2017\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese acquisitions have allowed E. Guigal to strengthen its position in various Rhône appellations and expand its range of wines.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mt-md block\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eE. Guigal's commitment to quality, innovation, and tradition has solidified its position as one of the most respected wine producers in the Rhône Valley and the world.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"E. Guigal","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50537350856970,"sku":"CEW227","price":1575.0,"currency_code":"DKK","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0706\/9273\/3194\/files\/ExVotoBlanc_31162e44-89e4-4a43-a203-fe83edc52e9b.png?v=1735924753","url":"https:\/\/carlwandel.shop\/products\/e-guigal-ermitage-blanc-ex-voto-2019","provider":"Carl Wandel \u0026 Søn","version":"1.0","type":"link"}